How to Make a Workflow Diagram

Workflow diagrams are visualizations of any sort of step-by-step process. A workflow diagram is a specialized type of flowchart. They are usually created as flowcharts, with shapes that represent steps in the process connected by arrows that indicate the next step. When it comes to creating a workflow diagram, it's important to use software that is capable of describing a wide range of processes, using techniques and graphical notation that are easily recognized by knowledge workers in all forms of business. An ideal drawing platform will utilize functions that can cope with the output of a high volume of processes, that may change rapidly from development to implementation stages. The ability to create Workflow diagrams is contained in the ConceptDraw Workflow Diagrams solution. This solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with a library that contains 39 vector shapes that can be used when representing the transferring of data, documents, and tasks during performance of a work process. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with the extended functionality of the Workflow Diagrams solution is the ideal medium for creating designs of this type. The Workflow Diagrams solution complements this feature with a library of selected icons to represent various steps — all instantly recognizable and applicable to a wide user base.

1. Run ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.
2. Find the Workflow Diagrams item in the Solutions panel.
3. Click the library preview to open it in the Library panel.
4. Add objects to the diagram by dragging them from the Work Flow Diagram library to the document page.

5. Add a description to objects — just select an object and start typing. Use the text format tools to change its appearance in a way you need.

6. Select the Smart Connector tool . To connect elements using this tool, drag the connector from one connect dot to another.

7. Format objects and connectors using the tools provided in the Format panel.

Result: With the help of a workflow diagram you can visually describe the tasks, documents, people responsible for execution at each stage of the workflow.